Florence Nightingale in Egypt and Greece: Her Diary and "Visions" (SUNY Series in Western Esoteric Traditions) (Suny Western Esoteric Traditions) - Softcover

Calabria, Michael D.

9780791431160: Florence Nightingale in Egypt and Greece: Her Diary and "Visions" (SUNY Series in Western Esoteric Traditions) (Suny Western Esoteric Traditions)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0791431169 ISBN 13: 9780791431160

Publisher: State University of New York Press, 1996

A remarkable spiritual testimony, this complete transcription of Florence Nightingale's hitherto-unpublished diary (recorded during visits to Egypt and Greece in 1850) reveals the troubled period during which she finally realized that the answer to her call from God lay in service to humanity.

Prior to her heroic efforts in nursing during the Crimean War, Florence Nightingale experienced tremendous psychological and spiritual anguish as she struggled to answer what she believed to be a divine call to service. Traveling to Egypt and Greece in 1849-50, she recorded her thoughts in a diary which has never been published in its entirety. Presented with never before published manuscript material and two unusual pieces of short fiction, this work demonstrates that Nightingale gleaned ancient Egyptian, Platonic, and Hermetic philosophy, Christian scripture and the works of poets, mystics, and missionaries in an attempt to understand the nature of God and her role in the divine plan.

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From the Back Cover:

Prior to her heroic efforts in nursing during the Crimean War, Florence Nightingale experienced tremendous psychological and spiritual anguish as she struggled to answer what she believed to be a divine call to service. Traveling to Egypt and Greece in 1849-50, she recorded her thoughts in a diary which has never been published in its entirety. Presented with never before published manuscript material and two unusual pieces of short fiction, this work demonstrates that Nightingale gleaned ancient Egyptian, Platonic, and Hermetic philosophy, Christian scripture and the works of poets, mystics, and missionaries in an attempt to understand the nature of God and her role in the divine plan.

About the Author:

Michael D. Calabria is currently on leave from his position as Associate Professor and Head of Reference Services at Newman Library, Baruch College, City University of New York. He is an affiliate with the Franciscan Friars of Holy Name Province.

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